|
Curriculum Updates
St. Barbara administration and faculty have made a three year
commitment to the study of Robert Marzano’s work, Classroom
Instruction that Works. Mr. Marzano is the top educational
researcher today. He has been instrumental in identifying
educational strategies that teach higher order thinking skills as a
means to improving student learning. The faculty practices the
strategies in their classrooms, meet with each other to discuss
their progress and participate in peer and administrative
observations. Our principal, Mrs. Hurckes, has had the opportunity
to participate in staff development training with Mr. Marzano.
The second, third and fourth grade classrooms received new science
textbooks published by Scott Foresman. Illinois Textbook loan money
will be used to purchase the new science series for first grade.
We will use Illinois Textbook Loan monies to purchase a new science
program for first and fifth grades. A new social studies program
will be purchased for second through fifth grades.
The fine arts program continues to evolve into a first rate
curriculum. This year’s focus is Native American art and culture.
In addition to the hands-on approach to art, fine arts teacher, Mrs.
Lovato, has partnered with the Field Museum to bring artifacts to
the school. Our fine arts fair is scheduled for April 8, 2008. Keep
the date open to visit us. You will be delightfully surprised by
what you see.
|
